washington john alive every morning at 7:00 on c-span -- ,ashington jounr -- journal,. live every morning at 7:00 on c- span. she was part of a panel testifying before the house democratic policy and steering committee. other speakers include philadelphia mayor michael nutter, who called on the n.r.a. to remove its recent ad. >> good afternoon, everyone. thank you all very much for joining us on this very solemn and important occasion for the american people. over one month ago, our nation was shocked and horrified by the news of the shooting at sandy hook. 20 children, six teachers and educators were taken from us. at us an act of senseless and incomprehensible violence struck at the heart of our families, our schools, our communities across the country. earlier this month, shortly after newtown, all members of congress took an oath to protect and defend the constitution and the american people. to protect and defend. that is our first responsibility. today, leaders of the house democratic caucus, have come together to fulfill that duty, to confront the challenge of gu